Title:  Environmental Manager

The Opportunity

• Environmental Manager at a growth-oriented energy company
• Establish and maintain an enterprise-wide Environmental program to ensure compliance with federal, multi-state, and local regulations.
• Work within a small group to provide functional expertise critical to our commitment to operational excellence, environmental compliance, and safety across the different refining and logistics locations
• Reporting to the Vice President Health, Safety, Security & Environmental (HSSE), you will provide exemplary customer service to our various locations within the Refining & Logistics organization as well as senior management. 

Key activities include:

• Collaborate with other Environmental Managers and HSSE leaders to develop, implement, and maintain an effective environmental compliance strategy which establishes environmental project priorities and maximizes federal, state, and local regulatory compliance across Par’s Refining & Logistics locations.
• Stay abreast of current and proposed environmental regulations and industry standards that may impact Refining & Logistics operations.
• Collaborate with field manufacturing and HSSE teams to investigate environmental incidents and near-misses, perform root cause analysis and develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Act as subject matter expert to provide advice and support to field locations on environmental matters, address urgent environmental concerns, oversee permitting processes, and provide input on regulatory and legislative initiatives.
• Oversee the management and improvement of environmental systems and processes across the business.
• Develop and deliver training programs for employees on environmental standards and practices.
• Monitor suspense dates for permitting and other environmental regulatory requirements across the Refining & Logistics organization.
• Prepare and present reports to senior management on the status of environmental programs and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Supervise one environmental engineer providing guidance and support to effectively execute environmental deliverables

Note: This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position. Additional responsibilities and opportunities may be identified based on current business needs.

Qualifications
To meet the basic qualifications for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. To comply with the regulations at when traveling to our different work location, successful applicants must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). Please review eligibility criteria at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

Additional qualifications include:  

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, environmental science, engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in environmental area within the manufacturing sector. Extensive experience in refining or petrochemical industries and 5 years of management experience is highly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of permitting processes and environmental management systems.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local environmental compliance requirements.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with agency stakeholders and regulators.
• Professional certification (Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) or equivalent) preferred.
• Proven track record of implementing and managing an environmental compliance program including EPA Fuels programs, NPDES (wastewater and stormwater) compliance, waste management, ICS, OSHA (Haz Comm and Hazwoper), clean air programs, GHG programs, oil spill response/prevention, TSCA, site remediation (MTCA), CERCLA, SARA, permitting, DOT (truck, rail, and pipeline), USTs, USCG, and other relevant regulatory areas.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct detailed risk assessments and develop effective mitigation strategies to resolve urgent and emerging environmental issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and preparing clear and effective business communications.
• Leadership abilities to guide and mentor team members, fostering a culture of safety and compliance.
• Proficiency in process safety analysis tools and software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to lead the Environmental compliance capability across the organization through their influence.
• Be willing to travel and spend time at the field locations in Wyoming, Montana, Washington, and Hawaii 30% of the time with peaks up to 50% in a month.
• Be able and willing to roll up their sleeves and work “hands on” with the local teams to execute their mission

About Us
At Par Pacific, we own and operate market-leading energy and infrastructure businesses in logistically-complex markets. We have built a team of oil and gas industry veterans and subject matter experts to lead our organization with an entrepreneurial spirit and a collaborative, problem solving approach. We bring our diverse strengths and motivation to complex markets where we seek out diamonds in the rough. As a nimble, growing organization, we actively pursue new opportunities with corporate financing know-how, respond to local market demands, and adapt to changing external environments.

More Good Reasons to work for Par Pacific 

Unique Culture
There is nothing ordinary about Par Pacific -- a niche player in the energy space. And there's certainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific people. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneurial-minded professionals that love to win. If that describes you, you'll fit right in.

Location, Location, Location
Because Par Pacific operates in some of the most beautiful places throughout the country, our employees get to make these places their home and enrich their lives. The office where you'll work is in the CityCentre in Houston, Texas, located on the west side of Houston near I-10 and the Sam Houston Tollway. It's a vibrant area of the city with plenty of places for lunch or to wind down after work.

Opportunistic growth strategy
At Par Pacific, we look for operations with strong fundamentals and great employees who can move a business forward. Our management team has deep experience in the energy industry, as well as in leading mergers, acquisitions, and integrations of newly acquired companies.

Excellent compensation and benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a strong comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, a robust allotment of paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, retirement savings plans, educational reimbursement, and more. Full-time employees (and their families) are offered medical (with prescription coverage), dental, vision, voluntary critical illness, accident, life/AD&D insurance, Flexible Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program.  Employees can purchase company stock at discounted prices through the Employee Stock Purchase Program. 

Our Headquarters
Par Pacific Holdings, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, owns, manages, and maintains interests in energy and infrastructure businesses. We are a growing energy company focused on renewable and conventional fuels in the Western United States. Par Pacific also owns 46% of Laramie Energy, LLC, a natural gas production company with operations and assets concentrated in Western Colorado.  Our common stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the trading symbol "PARR". 

Our Refineries and Logistics Operations
We own and operate refineries in Hawaii, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming, with total operating throughput capacity of over 219 Mbpd. Par Pacific owns and operates one of the largest energy networks in Hawaii with 94,000 bpd of operating refining capacity, a logistics system supplying the major islands of the state and 90 retail locations. In the Pacific Northwest and the Rockies, Par Pacific owns and operates 124,000 bpd of combined refining capacity and related multimodal logistics systems.

Our Retail Operations 

We own and operate 90 retail locations in Hawaii under the Hele and 76 brands and 33 retail locations in Washington and Idaho under the nomnom brand.

Note: Par Pacific will not accept calls from third-party recruiters. All candidates are required to apply through this web posting.  

Par Pacific is an equal opportunity employer. Par Pacific prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.